Engineering Lead-Electrical/Controls

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Lead – Electrical/Controls to oversee the design, coordination, and integration of electrical and control systems for large-scale data center construction projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring electrical infrastructure and building automation/control systems meet design standards, operational reliability, and project timelines. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient, hands-on, and capable of leading engineering teams and vendor coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the electrical and controls engineering scope on data center design and construction projects.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, commissioning agents, and internal teams on power distribution, backup systems, grounding, and control system architecture.
• Review and approve electrical drawings, panel schedules, one-line diagrams, BMS/SCADA layouts, and sequences of operation.
• Oversee integration of power systems with building automation (BMS), controls (PLC, DDC), and monitoring systems (DCIM).
• Ensure alignment with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications (NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, Uptime Institute).
• Support procurement, submittal review, and vendor engagement for major electrical/control components (switchgear, generators, UPS, control panels, etc.).
• Conduct constructability reviews and support issue resolution in the field.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Drive quality control, schedule alignment, and coordination between electrical trades and other disciplines (mechanical, structural, IT).
• Mentor junior engineers and support internal technical development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical or controls engineering, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong background in data center, critical infrastructure, or large-scale industrial construction projects.
• Proficiency with electrical and controls design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam), and understanding of PLC/BMS integration.
• Familiar with control system protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC, SNMP.
• Solid understanding of power systems (MV/LV), standby power, and control strategies for mission-critical environments.
• Experience in working with hyperscale or colocation data center clients is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, team leadership, and project coordination skills.